Verified Oct 9, 2026
Glacier Express
Cable car, boat or scenic rail · Graubuenden · Switzerland 🇨🇭
Only official site
glacierexpress.ch
Admission prices
Adult
St. Moritz - Zermatt 2nd class
CHF 166
CHF 166,00
Adult
1st class
CHF 284
CHF 284,00
Other ticket
Seat reservation 1st and 2nd class Long journeys
CHF 54
CHF 54,00
Other ticket
Short journeys
CHF 54
CHF 54,00
Free
Children under the age of 6
Free entry
free of charge
Child
Children between the ages of 6 and 16 years of age
discount of 50%
stated on glacierexpress.ch/en/price · checked 2026-10-09
The total price consists of a mandatory seat reservation and the price of the ticket. … Seat reservation 1st and 2nd class Long journeys CHF 54,00 Short journeys CHF 54,00 … St. Moritz - Zermatt 2nd class CHF 166,00 1st class CHF 284,00 … Children under the age of 6 travel free of charge. Children between the ages of 6 and 16 years of age are entitled to a discount of 50%.
Practical
Glacier Express: opening hours
The Glacier Express operates daily apart from during the annual break from mid-October to the beginning of December. The Glacier Express trains operate according to the winter (December - April) and summer timetable (May - October).✓ glacierexpress.ch/en/faq · 2026-10-09Glacier Express: closing days
The Glacier Express operates daily apart from during the annual break from mid-October to the beginning of December.✓ glacierexpress.ch/en/faq · 2026-10-09Glacier Express: what should I know before visiting?
The entire journey on the Glacier Express takes approximately eight hours and passes through a varied route across the Swiss Alps. As the Alpine panorama passes by, you can enjoy freshly prepared food or learn exciting facts and stories about the Glacier Express via our on-board infotainment.Translation · original in German
Die gesamte Fahrt mit dem Glacier Express dauert ungefähr acht Stunden und führt über eine abwechslungsreiche Strecke durch die Schweizer Alpen. Während das Alpenpanorama vorbeizieht, können Sie ein frisch zubereitetes Essen geniessen oder via unser Infotainment an Bord spannende Fakten und Geschichten über den Glacier Express erfahren.Glacier Express: how to get there
You can embark and disembark at the following locations: Zermatt - Brig - Andermatt - Chur - Filisur - Samedan - St. Moritz. … Switzerland is well known for its excellent public transport network. You can easily reach all starting points of the Glacier Express from Zurich / Geneva / Basel airports on Swiss Federal Railways (SBB).✓ glacierexpress.ch/en/faq · 2026-10-09Glacier Express: is it wheelchair accessible?
As a wheelchair user, how can I make a reservation? Please contact our Railservice: by phone on +41 (0)81 288 65 65 or by sending an e-mail to info@glacierexpress.ch .✓ glacierexpress.ch/en/faq · 2026-10-09Glacier Express: are dogs allowed?
Dogs and other animals are not permitted on board the Glacier Express due to hygiene regulations for gastronomy and the comfort of other guests.Translation · original in German
Hunde und andere Tiere sind an Bord des Glacier Express aufgrund der Hygienevorschriften für die Gastronomie und den Komfort der anderen Gäste nicht erlaubt.The original route of the Glacier Express with all the highlights goes from Zermatt to St. Moritz, or vice versa. However, shorter sections are possible.
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